Proverbs 20:11
“Even by his pursuits, a youth is known, etc. For whomsoever you see striving for virtues, modesty, continence, listening to the wise, and observing the commandments of God, especially humility and simplicity, know that his works are pure and right. But whomsoever you find taking a contrary course, recognize him as a m…”
Source: Septuagint
11A youth when in company with a godly man, will be restrained in his devices, And then his way will be straight.
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9Who will boast that he has a pure heart? Or who will boldly say that he is pure from sins? a The lamp of him that reviles father or mother shall be put out, And his eyeballs shall see darkness. b A portion hastily gotten at first Shall not be blessed in the end. c Say not, I will avenge myself on my enemy; But wait on the Lord, that he may help thee.
10A large and small weight, and diverse measures, Are even both of them unclean before the Lord; And so is he that makes them.
— Proverbs 20:11 —
12The ear hears, and the eye sees: Even both of them are the Lord’s work.
13Love not to speak ill, lest thou be cut off: Open thine eyes, and be filled with bread.